A Technology Focused on Delivering Cost-Effective Outcomes
EARLIER FUSION
Osteoconductive porous structure promotes rapid and robust fusion which may improve patient recovery time and quality of life.
INCREASE IMPLANT LONGEVITY
A low elastic modulus with an increased porous surface area can minimize stress shielding, preserve bone stock, enhance osseointegration, and help reduce implant subsidence. [1-3]
ENSURE IMPLANT STABILITY
High surface friction helps resist implant migration and decrease chance of implant loosening during the healing cascade. [4-6]
AVOID MATERIAL COMPLICATIONS
Ductility avoids material flaking and fracturing while high compressive strength can withstand loads without implant failure. A smooth porous radius may aid implant insertion without damaging vital structures.
GREATER EFFICIENCY LEADS TO…
Improved patient recovery time
Enhanced quality of life
Reduction of implant related complications
Cost-effective outcomes
REFERENCES
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4. Meneghini RM, Ford KS, McCollough CH, Hanssen AD, Lewallen DG. (2010 Aug). Bone remodeling around porous metal cementless acetabular components. J Arthroplasty, 25(5), 741 – 7.
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6. Rao PJ, Pelletier MH, Walsh WR, Mobbs RJ. (2014 May). Spine interbody implants: material selection and modification, functionalization and bioactivation of surfaces to improve osseointegration. Orthop Surg, 6(2), 81 – 89.